Exploration Route of Lt. James W. Abert

(Campsites: 5 mi. SW and 3 mi. NE of marker) The United States government had the Canadian River explored in 1845, just before Texas joined the Union. Topographical engineer James W. Abert (1820-1897), a West Point graduate, had charge of a 33-man party, and spent two or more days in the vicinity of this marker. Near here he was visited by Kiowa Indians, who said that they were at war with Texans. Abert was made welcome after he proved to be an American. His map of the river and notes on geography and the Indians proved valuable to Texas and the nation. (1974)

Exploration Route of Lt. James W. Abert is a historical marker in Masterson, Moore County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Moore County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.7229, -101.7871 near Masterson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Route of Tascosa-Dodge City Trail (historical marker), about 7.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Unknown Grave, Record Cemetery, and Moore County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5341001517. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.